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The North Carolina High School Athletic Association 3-A women’s soccer state championship was played by the Chapel Hill Tigers and the Weddington Warriors at Dail Soccer Field on a beautiful day, especially for fans of the CHHS side. A surprising early goal from the Warriors made the eventual 2-1 victory for Chapel Hill High that much sweeter, and long-time coach Ron Benson was able to end his career on a high note. This victory was the only time Chapel Hill has played in the NCHSAA women’s soccer finals, and CHHS finished the season with an impressive 23-1 record.

Part one of the photo gallery covers the game. Part two highlights the post-game celebration.

Here we go, Tigers!

This ball managed to sneak past the keeper for Weddington’s first and only goal.

It was a beautiful day for a soccer match on Saturday.

Chapel Hill’s Alex Kimball wins a header in the first half.

Time to update the #chasingstates hashtag!

Volunteers and staff were running around everywhere.

The wind was definitely a factor on Saturday.

Sophomore keeper Taylor Schuster kept her back line in order, posting a first half shutout.

Schuster watches the action from a distance,

Caroline Horne and CHHS’ Kaitlin Hendershot fight for this ball just outside the box.

Anyone at the game will definitely remember this photo being taken.

Trees provided sun cover for those who planned early…

…while others tried to cool off in the shade of the press box.

WCHL’s coverage of the game was sponsored by The Pig on Weaver Dairy.

The Chapel Hill Tigers were ready to turn the tables in the second half.

Blue skies and a perfectly manicured field set the stage for a great game.

This Alex Kimball fake shot/pass sets up Mia Spencer…

…who puts a solid boot on the ball, scoring the first of Chapel Hill’s two goals.

Kimball and Spencer celebrate with Morgan Brandewie on the way.

CHHS fans and students were pumped after the first goal.

The physical play started to turn to fouling, and a couple of yellow cards were given to Weddington players.

Warrior defender Cyan Mercer takes a goal kick in the second half.

He isn’t in high school yet, but he’s serious about his Tigers.

Maggie Wadsworth and Alex Kimball chase a loose ball near the sideline.

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